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Learn How to Make Taco Bowls and transform everything you love about taco night into an easy, crunchy, taco salad recipe! Learn how to make my easy tortilla bowl recipe in under 20 minutes using simple ingredients.
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Air Fryer Taco Bowls
If you're like me, in your kitchen, hot summers equal easy dinners that avoid turning the oven or stove on. That's why I love this easy taco salad: it checks all those boxes and more!
Using simple ingredients you probably already have and requiring minimal prep, this is an easy taco bowls recipe I know you will want to make again.
Everyone in my family loves these scrumptious taco tortilla bowls, and I love how they're packed with hearty protein and plenty of veggies! These also make a great meal prep idea for school or work. Let's dig in!
Taco Bowl Recipe FAQs
Taco salad can be enjoyed either hot or cold, it's entirely up to you and your preference. Personally, I love enjoying the cool, crisp lettuce combined with the warm taco meat - yum!
Serve taco salad with Mexican rice, chips and salsa, elote (Mexican Street Corn), or guacamole. The ideas are endless!
Taco Bowl Ingredients
- Burrito-size tortillas
- Cooking spray
Taco Salad Toppings
- Taco meat
- Taco seasoning
- Sautéed peppers and onions
- Lettuce
- Tomato
- Cheese
- Queso
- Salsa
Ultimately what goes inside your taco bowls is up to you, but no matter what creation you choose, you are sure to end up with a delicious, crunch-worthy easy dinner!
How to Make a Tortilla Bowls in the Air Fryer
- Preheat your air fryer to 375℉. Place a large, heat-proof mixing bowl in the air fryer basket. Spray a tortilla with cooking spray and place it inside the bowl, molding it to the bowl. Allow for folds. Place a smaller mixing bowl on top of the tortilla to sandwich it between the bowls.
- Cook on 375℉ for 12 minutes, or until golden and crispy.
- Let cool before removing the tortilla. Repeat for as many bowls as you need, then fill with desired ingredients.
How much taco meat per person?
Per taco, the average person will need about 2 ounces of taco meat, plus other fillings. A taco bowl calls for slightly more - treat it as about 2 tacos, or 4 ounces of taco meat.
So, if you are serving a family of 4, you will need around 16 ounces of taco meat - 1 pound of ground beef. Follow this chart on how much taco meat per person for easy reference:
| Number of People at the Table | Amount of Taco Meat Needed |
|---|---|
| 2 | 8 ounces or ½ pound taco meat |
| 3 | 12 ounces or ¾ pound taco meat |
| 4 | 16 ounces or 1 pound taco meat |
| 5 | 20 ounces or 1¼ pounds taco meat |
| 6 | 24 ounces or 1½ pounds taco meat |
| 7 | 28 ounces or 1¾ pounds taco meat |
| 8 | 32 ounces or 2 pounds taco meat |
My crockpot taco meat recipe uses 3 pounds of taco meat, so it creates plenty for this taco bowl recipe with room for leftovers!
Tortilla Bowl Recipe Tips
- Want to meal prep for lunches or dinner? I recommend storing the salad toppings in divided meal prep containers and tossing everything together when ready to eat.
- Cook and freeze taco meat ahead of time in portions to thaw and use for these bowls whenever you want them!
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You can use any leftover taco meat to make taco salad. That's one of the best parts about this easy tortilla bowl recipe!
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Taco Bowl Recipe
Equipment
- 1 Air fryer
- 2 Mixing bowls 1 large and 1 smaller
Ingredients
- 1 Burrito size tortilla
- Cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat your air fryer to 375℉. Place a large mixing bowl in the air fryer basket. Spray a tortilla with cooking spray and place it inside the bowl molding it to the bowl. Allow for folds. Place a smaller mixing bowl on top of the tortilla to sandwich it between the bowls.1 Burrito size tortilla, Cooking spray
- Cook for 12 minutes at 375℉, or until golden and crispy. Let cool before removing the tortilla. Fill with your favorite taco meat recipe and taco salad ingredients and repeat for as many bowls as you need!
Notes
- Want to meal prep for lunches or dinner? I recommend storing the salad toppings in divided meal prep containers and tossing everything together when ready to eat.
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